Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2013
RC550
Fallopian Tube Catheterization (Hands-on Workshop)
Refresher/Informatics
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Genitourinary Radiology, Obstetric/Gynecologic Radiology,
Presented on December 4, 2013
Amy Suzanne Thurmond MD, Presenter: Royalties, Cook Group Incorporated
Stockholder, Conceptus Inc
Ronald Jay Zagoria MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Lindsay S. Machan MD, Presenter: Medical Advisory Board, Boston Scientific Corporation
Steering Committee, Cook Group Incorporated
Medical Advisory Board, Calgary Scientific, Inc
Medical Advisory Board, Ultrasonix Inc
Medical Advisory Board, Endologix, Inc
Consultant, Ikon Medical Inc.
Stockholder, Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc
Antoine Jean-Marie Maubon MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Arl Van Moore MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Anne C. Roberts MD, Presenter: Researcher, Elbit Imaging Ltd
Research Consultant, Guerbet SA
David M. Hovsepian MD, Presenter: Advisory Board, Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Consultant, Abbott Laboratories
1) Obtain hands-on experience with fallopian tube catheterization using uterine models and commercially available catheters and guidewires. 2) Review the evolution of interventions in the fallopian tubes. 3) Learn safe techniques for fallopian tube recanalization for promoting fertility, and fallopian tube occlusion for preventing pregnancy. 4) Discuss the outcomes regarding pregnancy rate and complications. 5) Appreciate ways to improve referrals from the fertility specialists and expand your practice.
Fallopian tube catheterization using fluoroscopic guidance is a relatively easy, inexpensive technique within the capabilities of residency trained radiologists. Fallopian tube cathterization can be used to dislodge debris from the tube in women with infertility,or to place FDA-approved tubal occlusion devices in women who do not desire fertility. The fallopian tube is the 1 mm gateway between the egg and the sperm. Noninvasive access to this structure for promoting, and preventing, pregnancy has been sought for over 160 years. This hands-on course allows participants use commercially available catheters and devices in plastic models for fallopian tube catheterization, and to speak directly to world experts about this exciting procedure.
http://media.rsna.org/media/abstract/2013/3990740/TESTSIR.pdf
Thurmond, A,
Zagoria, R,
Machan, L,
Maubon, A,
Moore, A,
Roberts, A,
Hovsepian, D,
Fallopian Tube Catheterization (Hands-on Workshop). Radiological Society of North America 2013 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, December 1 - December 6, 2013 ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2013/3990740.html